World number one Jannik Sinner overcame a hip injury to defeat Alexander Zverev in a tightly contested Cincinnati Open semifinal, winning 7-6(9), 5-7, 7-6(4) in over three hours. Despite limping at times, Sinner displayed remarkable mental strength and skill, managing to save set points and sealing the match with a strong tiebreak performance. This victory marks Sinner's first appearance in a Cincinnati Open final and narrows his head-to-head record against Zverev to 2-4. Sinner will face Frances Tiafoe in the final, who reached the match by defeating Holger Rune 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(4), marking Tiafoe's biggest career final. Both players expressed pride in their performances and the challenges they faced during their matches. Sinner acknowledged the need to improve his physical condition to compete for Grand Slam titles in the future.